Mertzon is a city located in Irion County Texas. Mertzon has a 2024 population of 771. It is also the county seat of Irion County. Mertzon is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 749 in 2020.
The average household income in Mertzon is $67,729 with a poverty rate of 5.37%. The median age in Mertzon is 38.7 years: 48 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mertzon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 61.66% |
| Other race | 298 | 36.39% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 353 | 2.32 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 179 | 3.36 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 137 | 0 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 23 | 1.74 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 2.93 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 44 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 22.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.09% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 17.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 8.2% |
| Some College | 200 | 34.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 314 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 170 | 19 |
| Other Race | 238 | 159 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,845 | $19,181 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,263 | $54,081 | $23,287 |
| Some College | $34,563 | $80,170 | $23,333 |
$40,263
Average Earnings
$54,081
Average Male
$23,287
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.32% of Mertzon residents speak only English, while 32.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 24 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 20 | 6.27% |
| Other | 298 | 15 | 5.03% |
5.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.08%
Male Poverty Rate
3.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mertzon is Hispanic, with 6.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mertzon is White, with 4.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.47% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,542 | $79,669 |
| Households | $60,956 | $67,729 |
| Married Families | $81,597 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,798 | $48,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
75.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 10.34% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.26% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.6%
Born in Mertzon
95.48%
Native Born
4.52%
Foreign Born
3.91%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
95.48% of Mertzon residents were born in the United States, with 90.6% having been born in Texas. 3.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 799 | 5 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 794 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 788 | 6 | 0.77% |
| 2026 | 782 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 777 | 6 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 771 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 766 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 2022 | 759 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 761 | 12 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 749 | -4 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 753 | 11 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 742 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 735 | -27 | -3.54% |
| 2016 | 762 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 754 | -16 | -2.08% |
| 2014 | 770 | -18 | -2.28% |
| 2013 | 788 | 18 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 770 | -8 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 778 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 786 | 0 | 0% |